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Legislature approves two omnibus crime bills
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri General Assembly passed two lengthy public safety bills with wide-ranging provisions Thursday, covering topics from celebratory gunfire to fentanyl test strips. … more
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Senate rejects presidential primary renewal
JEFFERSON CITY — Senators debated a bill regarding a presidential primary Thursday afternoon, with many voicing concerns about election integrity and cost incurred by local election officials. … more
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Legislation restricting gender reassignment surgery for minors goes to Parson for signature
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation barring minors from receiving gender-affirming care and preventing transgender youths from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity was sent … more
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Few abortion-related bills in a post-Roe Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY — When Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in June 2022, trigger laws went into effect to ban or restrict abortion in many states, including Missouri. The … more
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Lack of urgency slows Senate progress
JEFFERSON CITY — With three days remaining in the Missouri General Assembly’s 2023 session, many Republican priorities have yet to get to the floor for final action. The House on … more
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House approves compromise changes to initiative process
JEFFERSON CITY — The House approved compromise legislation Tuesday that asks voters to make it more difficult to amend the state constitution. HJR 43  changes the initiative petition … more
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Rowden's leadership reflects political realities
JEFFERSON CITY — Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, says he didn’t think he would win when he first appeared on the 2012 ballot for a state House seat. Voters in the 44th House District … more
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Lawmakers approve historic rebuild of I-70 across Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY — The largest road construction project in state history — nearly $3 billion to rebuild Interstate 70 across Missouri — now only needs the signature of Gov. Mike … more
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Parole advocate strives to maintain parole access
Norman Brown spent 31 years in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder when he was 17, though he never killed anyone. After his release in 2018 thanks to a lawsuit against the state, … more
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House gives initial approval to anti-ranked-choice voting amendment
JEFFERSON CITY — The House gave initial approval Tuesday to a resolution that would ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment forbidding ranked-choice voting. Rep. Ben Baker, … more
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House passes postpartum Medicaid coverage extension
JEFFERSON CITY — The House passed legislation Monday that would extend Medicaid benefits to eligible postpartum women for a period of 12 months following the end of their pregnancy. The vote … more
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'Fragile' open enrollment bill unlikely to pass despite sponsors' optimism
JEFFERSON CITY — The legislature’s top open enrollment advocates both say they feel optimistic about passing legislation this session — but possible changes to the flagship bill in … more
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State budget set for conference committee showdown next week
JEFFERSON CITY — The majority of the appropriations bills relating to the state budget were sent to a conference committee by the Missouri Senate on Thursday. The committee will be made up … more
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Transgender adults in Missouri forced to re-evaluate health care options
Mel Tully, an MU student receiving gender-affirming care through the Student Health Center, faces a lot of unknowns as Attorney General Andrew Bailey seeks to enforce an emergency regulation … more
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DEI debate stalls Senate appropriations work
JEFFERSON CITY — Work on annual appropriations bills in the Senate ground to a halt Tuesday over the question of a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The House approved … more
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Education bill faces skepticism over teacher pay raise sustainability
JEFFERSON CITY — A broad House education bill earned support at a Senate hearing Tuesday although some questioned the long-term effectiveness of its funding proposals. House Bill 497 … more
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Presidential primary rejected in surprise House vote
In a surprising move Monday, the House of Representatives failed to pass a bill that would have reinstated the presidential primary for the 2024 election. The bill was  initially approved … more
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Keeping the balance: Too much tax relief could spell budget disaster
JEFFERSON CITY — With a $6 billion budget surplus due to inflation and federal COVID-19 aid, many legislators this year see an opportunity to pass tax credits, reductions and … more
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Libraries receive potential lifeline in state Senate committee
JEFFERSON CITY — The Senate Appropriations Committee diverged from its House counterparts by reallocating just over $4.5 million to public libraries Wednesday. The allocation comes from a … more
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Despite animosity between legislature and MoDOT, I-70 funding moves forward
JEFFERSON CITY — Republican legislators have unblinkingly voiced displeasure with the Missouri Department of Transportation during this year’s legislative session. With  … more
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